Discover what is being said about the musical which features the music of Dolly Parton.
WhatsOnStage: **** “While some musical numbers feel more like a showcase of Dolly’s impressive catalogue than essential to the narrative, the overall message of self-love and resilience shines through. Equal parts camp and heartfelt, Here You Come Again is a delightful theatrical experience that leaves you smiling long after the final curtain.”
The Stage: **** “Star performances help this uncertain show sparkle with the clarity of a Nashville rhinestone.”
The Guardian: ** “Musician-performers emerge to play instruments and sometimes double up as Kevin’s mother or father, but say their lines without acting them out. It feels like a pub gig in spirit. On stage, it looks thin and limp. What the blazes?”
All That Dazzles: ***** “Fun, funny, feel-good and fabulous, this show is the perfect vaccine for anybody struggling this festive season. Every bit as camp as you’d want… and then some, this is a musical many can find enjoyment in. One thing’s for sure though – one visit is not enough and I need to find time to come again.”
Everything Theatre: **** “Such was the vibe after the show I concluded that it’s not vitamin D we all need right now, but Vitamin Dolly. Shake off your winter woes and get yourself down to Riverside Studios before Saturday 18th January to get your dose.”
The Reviews Hub: ***** “Here You Go Again is camp, knowingly tongue-in-cheek, and very funny. It’s also remarkably poignant and joyously uplifting. Whether you’re a fan of Dolly’s music or not, you can’t help coming out of the show a little bit wiser, a lot happier, and with a tune on your lips. What more could you want?”
Fairy Powered Productions: ***** “show full of comedy, pathos, Dolly’s wonderful songs and a heartwarming ending with a stupendous finale to finish it off. What more could anyone want of a theatre visit.”
The Spy in the Stalls: **** “You certainly don’t need to be a fan of Dolly to appreciate the show. In fact, even if you claim not to be (though I suspect you’re just in denial) I’d still urge you to see it. The sense of fun is intoxicating and the performances are exceptional. The personal touches they add to the songs are often hilarious too – their rendition of ‘Jolene’ is worth the ticket price alone.”
Jonathan Baz Reviews: **** “Above all, this show stands on the strengths of its two leads. Webb has the challenge of convincing us of the sentimentality and integrity of Kevin, which he does magnificently. Paoluccio of course has to become Dolly Parton and both of them produce a top-notch chemistry that is touching and believable.”
Stage to Page.co.uk: *** “Tricia Paoluccio’s Dolly Parton is worthy of the ticket price alone. From her vocals, her accent, her mannerisms; she’s clearly studied Dolly over a long period of time, and her depth of research shows. She embodies Dolly’s personality in a way that has you believing you’re witnessing Dolly Parton herself on stage, which is no small feat.”
Here You Come Again continues to play at the Riverside Studios until the 18th January before to tour the UK.